TechFlow reported that Trump made his first speech after the attack, thanking the U.S. Secret Service for its protection and expressing condolences to the audience members who died. He said: "I want to thank the U.S. Secret Service and all law enforcement officers for their quick response to the shooting that just happened in Butler, Pennsylvania. Most importantly, I want to express my condolences to the family of the person who was killed at the rally and the family of the other person who was seriously injured. It is incredible that such an act happened in our country."

Trump revealed that the information about the gunman is still unclear and the gunman has died. He described his injuries: "I was hit by a bullet that penetrated the upper part of my right ear. I immediately knew something was wrong because I heard a whistling sound, a gunshot, and immediately felt the bullet tear the skin and bleed profusely, so I realized what was happening at that time."